University of Southern California -Viterbi School of Engineering Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering
University of Southern California -Viterbi School of Engineering

University of Southern California -Viterbi School of Engineering

Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering

Los Angeles, USA

MSc

English

Full time

On-Campus, Distance Learning

Key Summary

About: The Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering at the University of Southern California requires 27 units of coursework. You’ll study at least two areas via concentration and breadth requirements, such as aerodynamics and propulsion. Thesis or Directed Research may be requested after semester one but is not guaranteed. The programme is available online via DEN@Viterbi.

Career Outcomes: Alumni employment data show graduates working across astronautics, aerospace, CFD and avionics. Common roles are design engineer, flight systems engineer and simulation analyst. Employers include aerospace firms and tech companies. International students qualify for the OPT STEM extension. Average reported salary: $106,250.

The MS in Aerospace Engineering requires completion of 27 units of coursework. Students gain exposure to at least two different areas of Aerospace Engineering via concentration and breadth requirements and select technical electives to pursue individual interests. A thesis option and Directed Research may be requested after the first semester but the thesis option is not guaranteed. The catalog and schedule of classes are linked from the page. The program is available online through DEN@Viterbi; DEN@Viterbi students follow the same academic requirements and curriculum as on-campus students. The page lists an Applied Math requirement (select one 4-unit course) and multiple specialization tracks (Aerodynamics / Fluid Dynamics; Aerospace Control; Aerospace Design; Aerospace Structures; Computational Fluid Dynamics; Propulsion) with core courses and recommended electives for each track.

Why choose this program?

Exposure to at least two different areas of Aerospace Engineering through concentration and breadth requirements; flexibility to pursue individual interests via technical electives; option to request thesis or Directed Research after the first semester (thesis not guaranteed); program is available online through DEN@Viterbi with the same curriculum and diploma as on-campus; program eligible for OPT STEM extension for international students.